Sabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit

In the final hours of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, US President Donald Trump's unpredictable behavior left alliance leaders in a state of flux. Initially, Trump harshly criticized NATO members for insufficient defense spending and their lack of support in his hypothetical conflict with Iran, but later expressed feeling a "tremendous love" from western leaders. This dramatic shift culminated in a key victory for the alliance as Trump reaffirmed support for Article 5, the mutual defense clause. The summit's outcome underscores the complex dynamics and tensions within international alliances.